It may seem odd at first, but an email account is a goldmine for scammers. A hacker can do more than get their hands on your coveted chicken casserole recipe; it can cause damage to your identity and finances. So, why do scammers want your email account, and what can you do if they crack your password? What Can a Scammer Do With My Email Address? Scammers typically get into an email address either via brute force or through a database leak.